Qualicum Beach Cinema Society & Tiff Film Circuit presents

Evil Does Not Exist

starring Hitoshi Omika, Ryo Nishikawa and Ryuji Kosaka

In the rural alpine hamlet of Mizubiki, not far from Tokyo, Takumi and his daughter, Hana, lead a modest life gathering water, wood, and wild wasabi for the local udon restaurant. Increasingly, the townsfolk become aware of company's plan to build an opulent glamping site nearby, offering city residents a comfortable "escape" to the wilderness. When two company representatives arrive and ask for local guidance, Takumi becomes conflicted in his involvement, as it becomes clear that the project will have a pernicious impact on the community. Ryusuke Hamaguchi's follow up to his Academy Award®-winning DRIVE MY CAR is a foreboding fable on humanity's mysterious, mystical relationship with nature. As sinister gunshots echo from the forest, both the locals and representatives confront their life choices and the haunting consequences they have.

Directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi and starring Hitoshi Omika, Ryo Nishikawa, and Ryuji Kosaka.

Language: Japanese with English Subtitles

Not rated; 1 hr 46 mins. 91% and 83% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Sunday, November 17, 2024 * Doors & Bar Open: 6:15 PM * Showtime: 7:00 PM

Admission $10.00/person. Advance ticketing through Eventbrite.

The Legion bar is open for non-alcoholic drinks, beer & wine. Movie treats and popcorn will also be available!

Please contact Qualicum Beach Cinema Society with any questions: tickets@qbcinema.org or 250-752-8449